Name
Scientific Name of Fish: Hyphessobrycon wadai
Hobby Name of Fish: Blueberry tetra
Method of Reproduction: Egg scatterer
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Group, unknown
Origin of Parents: Tank Raised
Approximate number of eggs or fry: 15+
Date of Hatch or Birth: May through June
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: May through June
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: 15+
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: TBD
Aquarium Conditions:
pH (0 to 14): 6-6.5
General Hardness (ppm)
Average Temperature (F) 78-82
Salinity (if brackish or marine)
Average Nitrate (ppm)
Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons) standard 10 gallon
Water Source: Tap and RO mix
Water Changes (how much and how often): 25-50% every1-2 weeks.
Filtration System(s): Sponge
Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)
Décor (Please include all that apply):
Live Plants
Plastic Plants
Leaves
Spawning mop
Substrate: None
Lighting Type and Timing: LED puck, 12 hours/day.
Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Flake, pellet, frozen, live blackworms - daily (on rotation)
Food Fed to Fry and How Often - infusoria, decapsulated brine shrimp eggs, microworms, vinegar eels, golden pearls - 2-3 times daily.
Will add photos.
Desperately searching for Blueberry tetras. Need to be shipped to Kansas. Any local breeders willing to ship?